On May 16, the global community will mark Endangered Species Day a moment to reflect on the alarming decline in wildlife species and to recognize the urgent need to protect biodiversity. But while the images of iconic animals on the brink of extinction tug at our hearts, the implications go far deeper than wildlife preservation.

Biodiversity is the bedrock of sustainable development and long-term business resilience. It affects everything from food security and water supply to supply chains and financial risk. At CG Business Consulting, we believe that businesses have a critical role to play in reversing biodiversity loss and we are here to guide them in integrating biodiversity into their broader sustainability and ESG strategies.

The Biodiversity Crisis: A Global Emergency

According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), one million plant and animal species are currently threatened with extinction many within decades. The major causes? Human activities like deforestation, habitat degradation, pollution, climate change, and unsustainable industrial practices.

Endangered Species Day is not just a tribute to tigers, turtles, and tropical birds it’s a stark reminder of the ecosystem collapse that threatens human health, security, and economies.

🔍 Biodiversity by the numbers:

• 75% of the Earth’s land surface has been significantly altered by human actions.
• 60% of biodiversity loss is directly linked to unsustainable land use.
• The World Economic Forum ranks biodiversity loss as one of the top five global risks in terms of impact and likelihood.

Biodiversity and Business: More Intertwined Than You Think

Whether your organization is in energy, construction, finance, manufacturing, agriculture, or logistics, biodiversity loss represents a real and growing risk:

• Supply Chain Disruption: Climate- and nature-related disruptions are already destabilizing global trade routes and production cycles.
• Regulatory Pressure: With the rise of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and EU Taxonomy, biodiversity disclosures are fast becoming a legal requirement.
• Investor Expectations: Asset managers are integrating nature-related risk assessments into their due diligence, backed by frameworks like the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
• Reputational Risk: Consumers are demanding accountability. Brands linked to environmental destruction risk permanent reputational damage.

What Can Businesses Do? CG Business Consulting Has the Answer

At CG Business Consulting, we empower companies to take proactive, credible action to protect biodiversity, while staying compliant and aligned with the latest international sustainability standards.

1. Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)

We help businesses embed biodiversity protection into their operational processes using ISO 14001-compliant systems. This includes environmental impact assessments, setting biodiversity objectives, monitoring habitat risks, and building measurable action plans.

Biodiversity protection becomes part of your legal compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement processes.

2. ESG Strategy & Reporting

Our ESG team works closely with clients to build nature-inclusive ESG strategies, aligned with CSRD, GRI, UN SDGs, and emerging TNFD guidance. We assist in setting biodiversity KPIs, defining targets, and reporting on progress with transparency.

Position your company as a leader in biodiversity reporting and stakeholder trust.

3. Sustainable Supply Chain Mapping

We conduct biodiversity-sensitive supply chain audits, helping you identify, prioritize, and manage nature-related risks across your suppliers — particularly in sectors with high land-use footprints or critical resource dependencies.

Move toward a circular, regenerative supply chain that protects ecosystems.

4. Carbon Footprint, Net Zero & Nature-Based Solutions

Through our emissions reduction and carbon neutrality programs — and our collaboration with EcoVerify.io, Ireland’s first accredited verifier under ISO 14068-1 we support clients in integrating nature-based solutions such as reforestation, wetland restoration, and biodiversity offsets into their broader carbon and sustainability strategy.

While EcoVerify.io is our sister company, it is a fully independent verification body, operating under its own governance structure and strict impartiality protocols, in line with international standards such as ISO/IEC 17029. This clear separation ensures that CG Business Consulting provides preparation and advisory services, while EcoVerify.io delivers independent, third-party verification, maintaining the highest levels of credibility, transparency, and trust for our clients.

Align climate and biodiversity goals in one cohesive strategy.

The Regulatory Landscape Is Changing — Are You Ready?

Governments and regulators across Europe are taking biodiversity seriously. Under the EU Green Deal, companies will soon be required to disclose how their activities impact and depend on nature. The CSRD, effective for large companies in 2025, includes biodiversity and ecosystem metrics as key reporting pillars.

Companies not proactively addressing biodiversity may soon face legal consequences, reduced access to financing, and investor divestment.

CG Business Consulting ensures you’re ahead of the curve not just ticking boxes, but building a nature-positive business that thrives in a changing world.

Endangered Species Day: A Chance to Lead, Not Just Observe

Protecting endangered species is not only the domain of conservation NGOs — it is an opportunity for business to lead. Forward-thinking companies are embracing biodiversity not as a burden, but as a value creator: improving efficiency, building trust, attracting investment, and securing long-term sustainability.

By working with CG Business Consulting, you’ll gain a trusted partner to help you:

• Assess and reduce your ecological footprint
• Build biodiversity into your ISO management systems
• Prepare for CSRD and TNFD-aligned reporting
• Demonstrate real leadership in ESG and sustainability

Let’s Build a Nature-Positive Future Together

Endangered Species Day 2025 is a powerful reminder that businesses have the influence, reach, and responsibility to help turn the tide on biodiversity loss.

Ready to make a difference?

👉 Contact CG Business Consulting today to discover how our tailored sustainability services can help your company build resilience, comply with regulations, and become a force for good in protecting life on Earth.